JVC KW-XC838 - Manual

ENGLISH 5 1 Functions the same as the ATT / button on the main unit. 2 • Changes the band while listening to the radio. • Skips to the first file of the next directory if pressed while listening to an MP3 disc. • Changes the tape direction while listening to a tape. • Selects disc numbers in increas...

6 ENGLISH Preparing the remote controller Before using the remote controller:• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is noobstacle in between. • Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). Remote sensor...

ENGLISH 7 BASIC OPERATIONS Note: When you use this unit for the firsttime, set the built-in clock correctly, seepage 29. 1 Turn on the power. “HELLO!” appears on the display. Note on One-Touch Operation: When you select a source in step 2 below, thepower automatically comes on. You do not haveto pre...

8 ENGLISH RADIO OPERATIONS Listening to the radio You can use either automatic searching or manualsearching to tune in to a particular station. Searching for a station automatically:Auto search 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3 orAM). Note: This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, andFM3). You can...

9 ENGLISH Storing stations in memory You can use one of the following methods tostore broadcasting stations in memory.• Automatic preset: SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) • Manual preset• Storing your favorite station into the EX button Automatic preset: SSM You can preset up to 6 local statio...

10 ENGLISH Tuning in to a preset station You can easily tune in to a preset station.Remember that you must store stations first. Ifyou have not stored them yet, see page 9. 1 Select the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, orAM) you want. 2 Select the number (1 – 6) for thepreset station you want. FM1 FM2 FM3 AM To...

11 ENGLISH Other convenient tuner functions Scanning broadcast stations 1 Select “SCAN.” * When receiving an FM stereo broadcast. 2 Start scanning. Each time a broadcast is tunedin, scanning stops for about 5seconds (tuned frequencynumber flashes on the display),and you can check whatprogram is now ...

12 ENGLISH CD OPERATIONS Playing a CD 1 Insert a disc into the loading slot. The unit turns on,draws in the CDand star ts playbackautomatically. \ Current track \ Total playing time ofthe inserted disc Total track number ofthe inserted disc Elapsed playing time Note on One-Touch Operation: When a CD...

13 ENGLISH Press ¢ briefly while playing a CD, to go ahead tothe beginning of the nexttrack. Each time you pressthe button consecutively, thebeginning of the next track islocated and played back. Press 4 briefly while playing a CD, to go back tothe beginning of the currenttrack. Each time you presst...

14 ENGLISH Selecting CD playback modes To play back tracks repeatedly(Repeat Play) You can play back the current track repeatedly. 1 Press MODE repeatedly until“REPEAT” appears. 2 Press SEL.Each time you press thebutton, CD repeat play modeturns on (“REPEAT ON”) andoff (“REPEAT OFF”)alternately. Whe...

15 ENGLISH Prohibiting CD ejection You can prohibit CD ejection and can “lock” a CDin the loading slot. While pressing CD/CH, pressand hold CD 0 for more than 2 seconds. “CD ” flashes on the display for a while, and the CD islocked and cannot be ejected. To cancel the prohibition and “unlock” the CD...

16 ENGLISH What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture ExpertsGroup (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3*. MP3 is simplya file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10(128 Kbps**). That means, by using MP3 format,one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times asmuch data volume as a regular CD can. * This ...

17 ENGLISH : Root : Directories : MP3 files MP3 directory/file configuration Note: There is no limit on the number of the hierarchy levels (nesteddirectories). However, up to 8 hierarchy levels is recommended forstable operations. MP3 playback/search order • The numbers in circles below the MP3 file...

18 ENGLISH Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 12 to15. Playing an MP3 disc 1 Insert an MP3 disc into the loadingslot. The unit turns on, drawsin an MP3 disc and startsplayback automatically. Playback starts automatically from the first file ofthe first directory once file check is completed.Then...

19 ENGLISH To change the display information While playing back an MP3 file,you can change the fileinformation shown on the display.Each time you press DISP(display), the display changes toshow the following: • When “TAG ON” is selected (initial setting:see page 32) * If an MP3 file does not have ID...

21 ENGLISH To play back tracks at random(Random Play) 1 Press MODE repeatedly until“RANDOM” appears. 2 Press SEL.Each time you press thebutton, random play modechanges as follows: Mode RND Plays at random Indicator RANDOM1 ON Lights All files of the currentdirectory, then the filesof the next direct...

22 ENGLISH TAPE OPERATIONS Listening to a tape You can play back type 1 (normal) tapes. 1 Insert a cassette into the cassettecompartment. The unit turns on and tape play startsautomatically.When one side of the tape reaches its endduring play, the other side of the tapeautomatically starts playing. ...

23 ENGLISH To stop play and eject the cassette Press TAPE 0 . Tape play stops and the cassette automaticallyejects from the cassette compartment.If you change the source, the tape play also stops(without ejecting the cassette this time). • You can also eject the cassette by pressing TAPE 0 with the ...

24 ENGLISH Other convenient tapefunctions Skipping blank portions on the tape You can skip blank portions between the tunes(Blank Skip). 1 Press MODE repeatedly until“B.SKIP” appears. 2 Press SEL.Each time you press thebutton, skip function modeturns on (“B.SKIP ON”) andoff (“B.SKIP OFF”) alternatel...

ENGLISH 25 SOUND ADJUSTMENTS Reinforcing the bass sound You can also adjust the level of Super Bass. 1 Select “S.BASS.” 2 Adjust the level within the range of“00” to “08.” Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound characteristics to yourpreference. 1 Select the item you want to adjust. Each time ...

26 ENGLISH Selecting preset sound modes You can select a preset sound adjustmentsuitable to the music genre. 1 Select “EQ.” 2 Select the sound mode. The sound modechanges as follows: * Rhythm and Blues ** If you want to adjust and store your originalsound mode (USER), see “Storing your ownsound adju...

ENGLISH 27 3 Adjust the selected sound element. • Refer to the table below for adjusting theselected soundelement. Indication Range LOW FREQ. 50 Hz , 80 Hz , 120 Hz LOW LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) MID FREQ. 700 Hz , 1 kHz , 2 kHz MID LEVEL –06 (min.) — +06 (max.) HIGH FREQ. 8 kHz , 12 kHz HIGH LEV...

28 ENGLISH LEVEL METER SETTING Selecting level meter patterns You can select one from 7 different level meterpatterns or a demonstration of all the patterns. 1 Select “L.V. METER.” 2 Press +/– to select the level meterpattern. Each time you pressthe button, the levelmeter changes asfollows: Level me...

ENGLISH 29 OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS About the demonstration mode(DEMO MODE) When shipped from the factory, “DEMO” is set to“DEMO ON” in this unit. The demonstration willstart automatically if no sound comes in for 3minutes. (See page 31.) To deactivate the demonstration mode 1 Press and hold SEL (select...

30 ENGLISH Changing general settings (PSM) You can change the settings for this unit by usingthe PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) control. Basic Procedure • There is a time limit in doing the following procedure. If the setting is canceled before youfinish, start from step 1 again. 1 Press and hold SEL ...

32 ENGLISH Notes: • If the current source is CD changer or external component, this setting does not appear. • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, refer to the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). Adjusting the auxiliary input level– AUX ADJ Adjust t...

ENGLISH 33 Assigning names to the sources You can assign names to station frequencies,CDs, and the external component connected tothe auxiliary (AUX) input jack.After assigning a name, it will appear on thedisplay when you select the source. Sources Maximum numberof the characters Station frequencie...

34 ENGLISH EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS You can connect two external components to thisunit.Connect one to the auxiliary (AUX) input jack onthe control panel, and the other to the CDchanger jack on the rear. Preparations: • For connecting the Line Input Adapter KS-U57 and the external component, re...

ENGLISH 35 CD CHANGER OPERATIONS We recommended that you use one of the CH-Xseries with your unit (except for JVC MP3compatible CD changer.)If you have another CD automatic changer,consult your JVC car audio dealer forconnections. • For Example, if your CD automatic changer is one of the KD-MK serie...

38 ENGLISH The function below is also provided to ensurethe longer life of the cassette deck. Ignition key-off release When you turn off the ignition key with acassette in the compar tment, the unitautomatically releases the tape from its head. Handling cassettes The cassette deck built in this unit...

ENGLISH 39 Center holder Moisture condensation Moisture may condense on the lens inside theCD player in the following cases:• After starting the heater in the car.• If it becomes very humid inside the car.Should this occur, the CD player maymalfunction. In this case, eject the disc and leavethe unit...

40 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a servicecenter. Symptoms • Sound is sometimes interrupted. • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • This unit does not work at all. • SSM automatic preset does not work. • Stat...

42 ENGLISH Symptoms • A cassette tape cannot be inser ted. • Cassette tapes become hot. • Tape sound is at very low level and sound quality isdegraded. • “NO MAGAZINE” appears on the display. • “RESET 8” appears on the display. • “RESET 1 − RESET 7” appears on the display. • The CD changer does not ...

ENGLISH 43 SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power Output: Front: 45 W per channel Rear: 45 W per channel Continuous Power Output (RMS): Front: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz at no morethan 0.8% total harmonicdistortion. Rear: 17 W per channel into 4 Ω , 40 Hz to 20 000 ...

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2 1 Remove the audio system originally installed. Note: Be sure to keep all the screws and partsremoved from your car. They are to beused in the future. 2 Install the mounting brackets, removed fromthe car, to this unit. 3 Connect the wires (see the diagrams on thereverse side). 4 Fix this unit to t...

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4 PRECAUTIONS on power supplyand speaker connections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of thepower cord to the car battery; otherwise,the unit will be seriously damaged. • Connect the black lead (ground), yellow lead (to car battery, constant 12V), and red lead(to an accessory terminal) correctly....